Lab Support Assistant II

Responsibilities

• Collections all discarded waste from Specimen Processing.
• Sorts through all discarded waste consisting of paper and biological material.
• Delivers any biological specimen to Lab Support Supervisor.
• Rebags and disposes all sorted waste appropriately.
• Adheres to all established laboratory safety requirements.
• Uses personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by competent authority.

Qualifications

• Physical and Mental Requirements: Physical activity includes stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and feeling. Light work (up to 25 pounds of force occasionally).
• Visual acuity; exposure to biological specimens, biohazard materials, and chemicals.
• Knowledge: Proper specimen handling techniques.
• Skills: Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors and co-workers; attention to detail; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

About the Role

The Lab Support Assistant II at Quest Diagnostics works in the Specimen Processing area, sorting through discarded waste to identify biological specimens. This role requires adherence to company and departmental policies and procedures, as well as compliance with all safety regulations.

Benefits

Quest Diagnostics offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full-time employees who work 30+ hours.
• Best-in-class well-being programs.
• Annoy Annual, no-cost health assessment program.
• Blueprint for Wellness® mental health program.
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off.
• Financial coaching and services.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Matching gifts program.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay and Schedule

Pay range: $17.75+ per hour; eligible for shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and market and organizational factors.